Uganda - Political battle leads to arrests, other collateral damage for media

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns yesterday's arbitrary arrests of two journalists in the course of their work – radio host Richard Kasule and TV reporter Mulindwa Mukwasa – and the action of the Kampala police the day before in preventing reporters from covering a hearing at the Kampala city hall. Around 20 journalists were denied entry to the city hall on 25 November during a hearing on mayor Erias Lukwago's dismissal. Other reporters who had already been inside were prevented from (...)

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